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Weapon Technician - Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • RAF
  • Various Locations
  • £25200 per annum
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As a Weapon Technician, your role involves maintaining and managing weapons and explosives, ensuring they're ready for immediate use. This includes handling aircraft bombs, smart weapons, missiles, ammunition, and personal weapons.

  • GMFJ Reference
    246393
  • Wages
    £25,200 p/a
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    09/02/2024
  • Start Date
    27/01/2025
  • Approx. Duration
    14 months

  • Location
    Various Locations
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Engineering
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Employer
    RAF

Various Locations
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Description

Salary:

  • Until completion of phase two training: £25,200 + benefits
  • After technical training: £27,200 + benefits

(After one year of service and completing Professional Workplace Assessments on first posting)


Benefits:


Here are some exclusive benefits you'll access as an apprentice at the RAF:


  • Rent from £75 p/m
  • Free Gym
  • Health Care
  • Discounted food
  • Worldwide travel opportunities


Start Dates:


Applications are ongoing, and start dates vary throughout the year.


What You Will Do:


  • Handle very dangerous equipment.
  • Arm aircraft with bombs, guided weapons, and missiles.
  • Service, maintain, and repair ejection seats, aircraft gun systems, and missile launchers.
  • Maintain, handle, and issue weapons used by your station.
  • Build and fit smart weapons and decoy flares onto aircraft.


Apprenticeship Opportunity:


The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. They offer this apprenticeship for this role: Level 3 Apprenticeship - Engineering Technician


By the end of your apprenticeship, you will have:


  • Taken responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.
  • Demonstrated a core set of essential behaviours for the role.
  • Contributed to the wider business strategy and development.
  • Gained a professional qualification recognised in the civilian world


For more information about this vacancy please contact GetMyFirstJob Recruitment on opportunities@getmyfirstjob.co.uk (Ref ID: 246393)

Company website : https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/apprenticeships

  • Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
  • Be a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland, a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status) or holder of dual UK/ other nationality
  • Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training
  • Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
  • Pass a Fitness test

  • GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.


  • If a candidate lacks either GCSE English or Maths (but not both), they must complete the DAA and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths or English during Phase 1 training at RAF Halton before entering Phase 2. Failure to achieve the required academic standard may result in the candidate being discharged from the Service.


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The Royal Air Force (RAF) performs a wide range of duties to serve and protect the UK and the world. We provide all personnel with a varied range of training and activities to make sure you're ready for anything. A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working out together what makes you valuable, productive and happy.

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